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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.71, 46.49 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.71, 46.49 and 21.44 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.71 : 46.49 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.71/46.49 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.71x = 46.49 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.71x = 996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.41/33.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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